Don’t feel like standing around the kitchen waiting for water to boil? No problem with this dish of baked pasta perfection.
FOOD & WINE demonstrates how to achieve this easy dinner wonder by throwing all the ingredients together, adding just the right amount of water, and throwing it in the oven for an hour.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Pasta: Bigger is better (rigatoni, shells) since it’ll stand up to the sauce, but if all you have is penne, that’ll do.
Veggies: Whatever you have in your fridge will work. Some that will taste particularly good include zucchini, carrots, onions, and mushrooms.
Marinara: A flavorful tomato sauce brings everything together. Spice up a store bought jar of sauce with fresh herbs or garlic.
Meat (optional): Sliced sausages or meatballs are both good options. Don’t make (or buy) ones that are too large or they’ll be tough to eat with everything else and may not cook as evenly.
Cheese (optional): A soft cheese like mozzarella or ricotta will melt well in this dish.
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